2008 Toyota Corolla Engine problems

Engine light stays on

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. While pulling into a parking lot, the vehicle shook violently and stalled. The check engine indicator illuminated. The contact waited a minute and was able to continue driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the spark plug failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla matrix. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags). While driving approximately 50 mph, the engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine had a system leak, incorrect power fluid, and a cross leak that needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

OMISSION POSSIBLE ENGINE LIGHT ON

I purchased my car as the first owner in 2008 paid cash. Within a few years an engine light came on and they said it was the transmission. I kept up with all maintenance. I had purchased an extended warranty of which was still valid and because the dealership could not find what was exactly wrong - my warranty would not cover no replace and I was charged over $1500. I took this to bueru of automotive and they ruled in my favor so now I will be suing your company for monies owed on top of other things due to the...

We got the recall notices for our two 2008 corollas.. For the nhtsa campaign number: 10v384000.. Then we got the other letter saying that we can go and get our cars serviced. We did and there they told us that both our cars werent affected by the recall. Yet while we where waiting to be called up one of the mechanics told me that both our cars needed to get whatever they where going to do to them done.. Ever since then we have had our check engine light on, for both cars.. We have spent a large amount of money...

Stalls while driving, faulty ecm. Heavy traffic, had to push car out of traffic.

FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the engine warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission was overheating. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000.

I had to replace the serpentine belt, because it was squeaking (dry and cracked); I complained to toyota about having to replace it after such a short time but was told basically that they didn't care, since the car was out of warranty. I have had ongoing - and I thought unrelated - issues with the gears slipping but couldn't identify a cause. In january 2015, I had an accident because the gears slipped. On july 17, 2015, I had the serpentine belt replaced for a second time, because it was starting to squeak again....

The engine light went on and black smoke was coming out and I went from 70 miles down to 40 miles an hour . Then it would not start had to be towed home. Was told the engine was gone. Had the engine replaced. 5-18-2015

I bought a car second hand from a dealer 4 months ago and was not aware of the recall on the vehicle. When we looked up the vin number, it was on the list. We called toyota world of newton, new jersey and brought the vehicle in. They tested it and told us everything was okay instead of replacing the part. Totally disgusted with the businesses in this county. They are looking to make money off of us at another time. If any accident occurs or breakdown as a result of this recall, we will seek legal action against toyota, the dealer we bought the vehicle from and call the news media with the story. *Js

While stopping at a red light on a highway, the car engine stalled and shut off. *Tr

During driving in freeway, the engine light came up and then shut down the engine. During trips to toyota dealership they were unable to discover the problem or duplicate it in first occasion. However after returning of the car and insisting of the problem, with repetition of the problem, toyota replaced the electronic control module. This should have been resolved through previous recall but it may have not been fully addressed. The issue was potentially ecm internal fuse was shutting down the electronic control...

We bought the car used in ga august 2012, 3 months later the engine would come on but electrics wouldn't, move out of park. The dealer couldn't re create the problem to find out what was wrong so we delt with it for months until the power shut off on the hwy. It scared us. It quickly shut back on thank god but we been in touch with corporate and the dealership without any luck or help on fixing it. Finally july they said it was the ecm and tried to charge us to fix it. 3 Weeks later the stalling continued. We...

Engine over-heated to the point where the head gasket blew. Dealership said it was due to chronic overheating but temperature gauges never indicated any issue and the check engine light did not come on until 2 minutes before the car broke down. Potential problem with the monitoring system. Routine maintenance (oil change, fluids checked, etc.) Was done less than 2 weeks prior to incident. *Tr

The engine light is on and when check there is problem with catalytic converter. *Tr

My wife was pulling into a parking spot in front of a bagel shop and the car just lost control accelerating , not stopping until it crashed into a pillar. Causing extreme damage to the car. *Js

Accelerator stuck "on" after car started and would not disengage. Owner/driver could not avoid striking other vehicles. Owner/driver is assisted by [[redacted]]attorney at law [[redacted]] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr... Updated 03/19/15*bf *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was included and repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling). After the repair, the contact was driving approximately 10 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred three times. The contact stated that she was able to restart the vehicle after waiting approximately ten minutes. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. *Tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the rpms increased to 1500 and the vehicle stalled. The contact was later driving 65 mph when the vehicle stalled and engaged into limp mode. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who replaced the electronic control module and cleaned the throttle body however, the failure recurred. The charcoal canister was then replaced and the failure was corrected. The failure was not reported to the manufacturer. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 78,200. The current mileage was 78,500.

2008 Toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to engine control module recall notice. *Smd the consumer stated he received a recall notice. However, when he arrived at the dealership, the mechanic informed him the serial number was not on the list, to have the ecm replaced. On april 26, 2013, while the consumers wife was driving, the vehicle suddenly stalled. She waited a few minutes and restarted the vehicle, then check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. When they entered the vin...

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. The contact stated that he started the engine and the rpms increased excessively high. The contact also stated that he was driving the vehicle 50 mph and the vehicle engaged into limp mode. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the electronic control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 78,200.

In 2010 , engine light started to come on and off, I went to toyota, was told the light had to be on at the time for proper diagnosis at a fee. I have also gone to other service locations for a second opinion and was told, after a complimentary diagnosis, that it was caused by the throttle. Recently, I received a notice of a civil lawsuit from other toyota owners with my vin number ( last 4 digits) due to a defective throttle that has caused car crashes due involuntary acceleration. I have called a local toyota...

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate independently. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired one year prior to the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling) however, it was determined that the electronic control module did not need to be replaced at that time. One year later as the vehicle exhibited the same failure mentioned in the recall, the manufacturer would not assist the contact in the repair. The vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 120,000. Updated 01/02/2013*lj updated 01/7/2013*js